Residential Projects

SMW & Associates has worked on hundreds of residential projects varying in size and budget. We've worked with many of the award-winning residential architects in the Bay Area and have a reputation for developing creative and cost effective structural solutions for unconventional design challenges. Our innovative thinking enables architects and owners to step beyond the realm of conventional wood-frame design and into new possibilities for unique architectural expressions. ﻿

The Phoenix house is a rebuild of a Henry Hill designed home following a tragic fire that destroyed the original structure. The house sits atop the Berkeley hills with a panoramic view of the San Francisco Bay and the city beyond. While the design kept the original architect’s intentions, new contemporary ideas and construction methods were integrated into the design. The framing system utilized off-site prefabrication of modular components using CNC technology for the precise cutting of timber framing elements. Custom concealed timber connectors were designed to enhance the appearance of the exposed framing. Long span steel beams and strategically placed concrete shear walls were used to allow the open floor plan, allowing light in and opening the house to the magnificent view of the San Francisco Bay.

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Brown Residence, San Francisco, CA

Architect: Kuth/Ranieri Architects, LLP

This residential addition and total renovation of an existing building is located at the edge of the Presidio National Park. The scope consisted of a third floor addition; complete renovation of the existing two-story building; a foundation replacement including drilled piers, grade beams and retaining walls; and a full seismic upgrade of the entire structure to the current building code seismic force. The house was designed with very few walls in order to capture the spectacular views of the Presidio. We creatively designed the seismic load resisting system to incorporate pre-manufactured shear walls, perforated shear walls, transfer beams, and steel moment frames in order to accommodate the views as well as the more subtle architectural elements in the home. ﻿

Rhode Island Residence, San Francisco, CA

Architect:Levy Art + Architecture

Developer:Eastwood Development

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Anchor Bay House, Gualala, CA

Architect:Matthias Oppliger

Jameson Residence, Woodside, CA

Architect:Mark Gammon

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Hinde Residence, Mill Valley, CA

Architect:RG Achitecture

Yu-Maverick Residence, San Francisco, CA

Architect: ChrDAUER Architects

This residential addition and renovation project consisted of a horizontal addition and a third floor vertical addition to an existing two-story house. Structural elements were carefully inserted to support the third floor addition while several existing walls were removed in order to open up existing spaces. Additionally, a full seismic upgrade brought the building up to the current code requirements. Our innovative structural design along with careful coordination with the architect made this modern addition and renovation possible within an old, existing building. ﻿

Dismond Street Residence, San Francisco, CA

General Contractor:Centoni Restoration & Development Inc.

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Rugo-Scott Residence, Sonoma, CA

Architect:Lars Langberg Architects

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Shorstein Residence, Oakland, CA

Architect: Sogno Design Group

This residential project consisted of a second story addition and total renovation of an existing single-story house. The structural system utilized innovative framing design to create the complex roof shape. The second floor walls are inboard of the existing first floor walls, so the walls at this level are supported by a series of transfer beams. A total seismic upgrade was required for the addition,, and prefabricated shear wall panels were used to maximize door and window openings to the backyard. The project also included a foundation replacement. ﻿

Reimer Residence, Berkeley, CA

Architect: Jack Backus Architects

This vertical addition was accomplished by raising the existing single-story house and constructing a new first floor. This process allowed the existing roof to be saved. A new foundation system was installed without the obstruction of the existing house. ﻿

Yonago Residence, Oakland, CA

Architect: Andrew Yongsupp Lee Architect

This two-story horizontal addition included a total renovation of an existing house. We also designed a foundation replacement and voluntary seismic strengthening. ﻿

Okazaki Residence, San Francisco, CA

Architect: @6 Architecture

This renovation required an interior bearing wall to be removed in order to open up the interior space. New beams were installed within the roof plate and new posts were installed to carry the roof beams and transfer the loads down to a new foundation.﻿